Noah
Noah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnəʊə/ · /ˈnoʊə/
Meaning and origin of Noah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew נֹחַ (Nōaḥ).
How popular is Noah?
Since 1880, 5,020 girls and 529,602 boys in the U.S. have been named Noah (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #2 for boys, with 20,826 babies given the name.
Names similar to Noah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Noah
Sister and brother names that share Noah's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Noah FAQ
What does the name Noah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name. From Biblical Hebrew נֹחַ (Nōaḥ).
What is the origin of the name Noah?
Noah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Noah?
Since 1880, 5,020 girls and 529,602 boys in the U.S. have been named Noah (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #2 for boys, with 20,826 babies given the name.
Is Noah a boy or girl name?
Noah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,020 girls and 529,602 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.